Chapter 153



Chloe sauntered up to Connor and casually looped her arm through his. She tilted her head up, her eyes sparkling like a summer evening's rose, gently swaying in the breeze-utterly enchanting.

Connor's icy demeanor melted instantly, warmth spreading through his gaze. His voice was as clear and gentle as moonlight. "Oh, nothing serious, just having a deep chat with Mr. Lucas about life."

Chloe's eyebrows arched slightly, and the tiny beauty mark near her eye seemed to twinkle. She smiled, "We should get going. It's late; let's not disturb others."

"Alright."

Connor's expression turned cool again as he looked up. "Mr. Lucas, we'll take our leave."

Then, he and Chloe strolled away, arm in arm.

felt a sharp pain, like a knife twisting in his heart. When had they become "we" while he was left as “others”? Could their decades-long relationship really

didn't want to believe it. Chloe must've been doing

wanted to do it for ages, during their

"Chloe, don't go..."

Wham!

loud thud echoed. Pain shot through Lucas' back as he

head hit the ground

through him. He lay there, stunned, staring at the one who floored

...Chloe.

was dumbfounded. In that split second, she had transformed into a fierce warrior, her movements swift and forceful, not holding back one bit.

“Lucas, haven't I made myself clear? If

didn't want to explain further, issuing her final warning. "If you ever lay a hand on us again, I

she turned and left

lay there, pain radiating from his back, his head,

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